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South Asia, subregion of Asia, consisting of the Indo-Gangetic Plain and peninsular India. It includes the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka; Afghanistan and the Maldives are often considered part of South Asia as well.
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1. Who used the term Southern Asia?
- Europe
- Afghans
- The British empire
- Mughals
Answer: C) The british empire
Explanation:
The use of the term Indian subcontinent began in the British Empire, and has been a term particularly common in its successors.
2. Why is South Asia called a subcontinent?
- It is smaller than a continent
- It is still very large
- It is separated from the rest of Asia by seas, hills and mountains like the Himalayas
- All the above
Answer: D) All the above
Explanation:
South Asia is called a subcontinent because although it is smaller than a continent, it is still very large, and is separated from the rest of Asia by seas, hills and mountains like the Himalayas.
3. What is the culture of South Asia?
- Hindu
- Islam
- Multi-culture
- Buddhism
Answer: C) Multi-culture
Explanation:
South Asia is one of the most diverse parts of the world, and their culture is completely entwined in language, ethnicity, and religion. There are many practiced religions, but the most popular ones are Hindu, Islam, and Buddhism.
4. What are the major geographic features of South Asia?
- The Indian Ocean
- The Himalayas
- The Arabian Sea
- All the above
Answer: D) All the above
Explanation:
All the above
5. Which of the following countries is a part of South Asia?
- Bangladesh
- Mexico
- Kazakhstan
- Tajikistan
Answer: A) Bangladesh
Explanation:
South Asia, subregion of Asia, consisting of the Indo-Gangetic Plain and peninsular India. It includes the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka; Afghanistan and the Maldives are often considered part of South Asia as well.
6. Which of the following is a border of Pakistan and India to the west?
- The Arabian Sea
- The Bay of Bengal
- The Indian ocean
- All the above
Answer: A) The Arabian Sea
Explanation:
The Arabian Sea borders Pakistan and India to the west.
7. Which of the following is a border of India and Bangladesh to the east?
- The Arabian sea
- Malabar coast
- The bay of bengal
- None of the above
Answer: C) The bay of bengal
Explanation:
The Bay of Bengal borders India and Bangladesh to the east.
8. Which boundary is the desert region where Pakistan shares a border with Iran?
- Western
- Eastern
- Southern
- Central
Answer: A) Western
Explanation:
The western boundary is the desert region where Pakistan shares a border with Iran.
9. What is an archipelago?
- Group of islands
- Group of mountain
- Dessert
- Origin Part of river
Answer: A) Group of islands
Explanation:
An archipelago is an island group or island chain, is a chain, cluster, or collection of islands, or sometimes a sea containing a small number of scattered islands.
10. When did Myanmar get independence from the British?
- 4 January 1948
- 5 January 1949
- 14 January 1948
- 24 January 1947
Answer: A) 4 January 1948
Explanation:
British rule was disrupted during the Japanese occupation of much of the country during World War II. Burma achieved independence from British rule on 4 January 1948.